SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXZEN
FIEGEGCXZEN belongs to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIEGEGCXZEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIEGEGCX |
| Branch code | ZEN |
| Bank | Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Zezenia |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
The way the Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIEG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ZEN Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses BIC FIEGEGCXZEN?
The code FIEGEGCXZEN belongs to Zezenia, part of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter FIEGEGCXZEN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FIEGEGCXZEN against the details from Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of FIEGEGCXZEN mean?
FIEG is the institution code of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and ZEN identifies the department Zezenia.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FIEGEGCXZEN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use FIEGEGCX instead of FIEGEGCXZEN?
FIEGEGCX points to the main office of Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt, while FIEGEGCXZEN is Zezenia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use FIEGEGCXZEN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.